In a twist of events, the Trump campaign recently found itself utilizing a plane once owned by the late Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex trafficker. This development came to light after Trump's own aircraft, known as "Trump Force One," experienced mechanical issues en route to a campaign rally in Montana.
According to sources, the campaign had to charter an emergency replacement jet to continue their travel schedule. This unexpected turn of events led them to use a Gulfstream G-550, which was later discovered to have previously belonged to Epstein. The campaign's officials, speaking anonymously, expressed that they were completely unaware of the jet’s past ownership when they arranged the charter. They only learned about it through media reports after the fact.
This plane, used by Trump for several campaign stops in Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana, had previously been registered under Epstein’s name. However, it’s important to note that this aircraft is not the infamous “Lolita Express,” which was reportedly used by Epstein to transport underage girls. That particular jet was destroyed after Epstein’s arrest and subsequent death in 2019.
The Trump campaign’s spokesperson emphasized that they had no knowledge of the jet's previous ties to Epstein and only became aware through news coverage. The campaign has clarified that the jet was employed for just one day, and they have since returned to using their own aircraft.
While Trump and Epstein were once acquaintances, having mingled at social events in the 1990s and early 2000s, there is no evidence linking Trump directly to Epstein’s criminal activities. Trump himself has denied any involvement and has spoken about their falling out over a property dispute in 2004. In recent years, Trump has distanced himself from Epstein, noting that they had not been in contact for years prior to Epstein's arrest.
The use of Epstein’s former jet, even inadvertently, has sparked renewed scrutiny of Trump’s associations and is likely to fuel further speculation about his past relationships. This incident underscores the unpredictable nature of high-profile campaigns and the complexities that can arise from seemingly innocuous decisions.
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